Panthers coach Ron Rivera is turning to a longtime mentor to be his new offensive coordinator: Norv Turner. A source confirmed to Sporting News on Tuesday that Turner will replace Mike Shula, who was fired earlier in the day in the aftermath of Carolina’s first-round playoff loss to the Saints. Shula had served as Carolina’s offensive coordinator the past three seasons after being promoted from quarterbacks coach in 2015.

Turner has close ties with coach Ron Rivera going a long way back and uses many of the same concepts already in the Panthers’ current playbook.

The report states Turner’s son Scott may also be brought on to the coaching staff in a separate position.